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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.81, 70.13 and 31.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.81, 70.13 and 31.42 is: 43.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.81 : 70.13 = 31.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.81/70.13 = 31.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.81x = 70.13 × 31.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.81x = 2,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203.15/50.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.36

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